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A1 WritingProduction écrite

DELF A1 writing practice (production écrite) asks you to complete a short form and write a simple message of around 40 to 50 words.

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DELF A1 writing practice (production écrite) asks you to complete a short form and write a simple message of around 40 to 50 words. You might fill in personal details and then write a brief note to a friend or family member. The section lasts about 30 minutes and is worth 25 points.

Format per the official DELF tout public A1.

What the Writing section tests

DELF A1 writing tests your ability to fill in a basic form with personal information and to write a very short, simple message using high-frequency vocabulary and the most basic sentence structures.

Exercises
2
Time
~30 min
Score
/25

How to prepare

  1. 1Read the writing prompt carefully and include all the details it asks for.
  2. 2Keep sentences short and simple: subject, verb, object is enough at A1.
  3. 3Check that you have written approximately the required number of words.
  4. 4Practise with corrected examples to see exactly what a complete, accurate A1 answer looks like, then try a timed mock exam to build confidence with the 30-minute format.

What a task looks like

Example

Sujet · Formulaire / message court

Remplissez la fiche d'inscription au cours de français. Puis écrivez un court message (environ 40-50 mots) à votre professeur pour vous présenter et indiquer pourquoi vous apprenez le français.

Critères évalués
Respect de la consigneInformations personnellesVocabulaire de baseForme simple et lisible

Illustrative only. Real exam prompts are inside the app.

DELF A1 Writing practice questions

How do I practice DELF A1 writing?+

Write short messages and form-fills on everyday topics, then compare your work with corrected examples. Aim for around 40 to 50 words and focus on relevance over length.

Is spelling critical at A1?+

Spelling errors that impede comprehension will cost points, but minor slips are less penalising than failing to address the task at all.

What topics come up in A1 writing?+

Everyday personal topics: introducing yourself, describing where you live, your family, your schedule, or making a simple request.

The other A1 pages

CO Listening→CE Reading→PO Speaking→A1 overview→

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